Author James Hardy: 20th Anniversary of ‘B-Boy Blues’ Makes ATL Stage Debut
This year marks the 20th anniversary of author James Earl Hardy releasing his debut literary masterpiece, B-Boy Blues.
His groundbreaking, best-selling novel tells the story...
Air Algerie: Flight 5017 Drops Off Radar; 116 People On Board
CNN.com is reporting that Air Algerie's flight 5017 has fallen off of the radar 50 minutes after takeoff. Laura Smith-Spark and Claudia Rebaza of...
Opening Statements Have Begun in Renisha McBride Case
Jackie Taurianen of HLNTV.com is reporting that opening statements in the case against Theodore Wafer, 55, who shot and killed Renisha McBride, 19, an...
Nigeria: Eleven Parents of Missing School Girls Killed in Boko Haram Attack
Al Jazeera is reporting that at least 11 parents of the 200+ missing school girls in Chibok have been killed in a Boko Haram...
Barbados: UWI Cave Hill and China Partner on Confucius Institute
Caribbean 360 is reporting that the University of the West Indies at Cave Hill and the Chinese government are partnering on the establishment of...
Playwright Darren Canady: ‘Right On’ Reflects Art & Community
Playwright and University of Kansas professor Darren Canady knows there’s an art to transforming communities. His semi-autobiographical dramatic writing centers on complex African Americans...
RE2PECT: Jordan Brand Commercial Honoring Jeter is Pretty Awesome
The blogosphere is lit up over the Jordan Brand Commercial honoring baseball legend Derek Jeter. The ad shows a multitude of people from all...
R.I.P.: ‘The Roots’ Manager Rich Nichols Dies
Rich Nichols, the legendary hip-hop writer, producer and manager of iconic hip-hop group The Roots has died. Nichols, who managed and produced The Roots...
ESPY Awards Must-See: Stuart Scott’s Award Speech
ESPN Broadcaster Stuart Scott is the recipient of the 2014 Jimmy V Perseverance Award. Named for legendary North Carolina State basketball coach Jim Valvano...
Hate Crime: 79-Year-Old Black Woman Judge Arnette Hubbard Assaulted
Steve Schmadeke of the Chicago Tribune is reporting that Judge Arnette Hubbard, 79, was slapped in the face, spit on and called "Rosa Parks"...
